The order for the 2017 Can't Stop the Serenity patch is going in this week. These were designed by the very talented Nick Kremenek. As always, I'm offering them to collectors here in case they can't get to an event or an event might not have them. The patches are 4.66" x 4.34" with iron-on backing and hot cut. They are 1 for $10 shipped or 3 for $25 shipped in the U. S.

This patch has taken forever to move. We had several delayed payments from cities and more than little issue with art, but I can now report that the patch should ship from the factory this week and it looks really good. I bought extras for collectors, so you can still get one, so send payment anytime and post about your interest here.

I have you noted. You're on the 'list'. This run was hard. Several cities cancelled orders and I already had payments at a specific price break for the charity, so I had to pay for a lot of the patches out of pocket. Fortunately, the Firefly Series 3 patch is still getting orders here and there, so I've seen some of that money come back. The cSTS patches are always the most work on an orders and payment front.

That's why I'm glad to have all of you. You come through again and again.

IT's been a challenging year, because everything began late, we did not have a GEC at the head until part way into the year and they closed early registration for the beginning of the season too soon, which dropped the number of participating cities. All of these things had an impact, so it's just more work and more wait. The numbers of added cities are increasing, so it should be a good season.